Having moved to Bristol and being a long term member of a great walking group in the south-east I thought I'd see what was on offer in the South-West, the meetup site said over 70 people in the area were 'waiting for' a hiking group so I thought it might be worth a try. The group I'm used to ( http://www.walkingclub.org.uk ) is a 'self-organised' group where walks are flexible and very sociable so I'd like to follow that philosophy. One of the reasons why I moved to Bristol was to have easy acce …

Experience the history and beauty of The Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, England, with an enjoyable guided walk. Choose from a fantastic variety of walks and enjoy breathtaking views and scenery as well as hearing about local history and Derbyshire traditions along the way. All walks  are conducted by local Guide and resident Sally Mosley, who has spent her whole life living in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District; Sally has conducted and devised over 400 different walks and has …

Being a multicultural city, Leicester has a lot to offer in terms of world cuisine, live/art house performances and colourful festivals. As for me, I enjoy a nice curry and film but it would be nice doing this experience with company who appreciate it. The purpose of the group is so that like minded cosmopolites can get together and enjoy a social meetup in a friendly setting. Anyone who would like to experience different culture and cuisines would be very welcome. Our members come from differen …

Surrey Area Weekend Walkers (SAWW) is a friendly not-for-profit walking and hiking group for people between 35 and 55, with over 300 members. Sharing our programme is our newer sister group, Surrey and Beyond Ramblers (SABRE), which has no age restrictions. Each weekend the shared walking programme usually has two or three led walks, of which we're showing a selection on Meetup.  From time to time we have midweek walks. We both offer weekends away and holidays in the UK and abroad. Our social ev …

Chiltern Explorers are based in High Wycombe, in the Chiltern Hills, which are designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. See the NAAONB website These hills cover nearly 50 miles passing across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, they are close to London and easily accessible by train. Our aim is to explore these beautiful hills and maybe even further afield, mainly on foot and sometimes by bike. We are enthusiastic about photography and are always taking photog …

There is no membership fee for joining this group. If you are a young person who enjoys meeting people in the region's finest traditional pubs and bars serving good handpulled beers and ciders or serving fine wines or even ports, then this is the group for you. We aim to meet once or twice per month initially, varying the venue to try out different pubs abd bars in Birmingham, Walsall, Harborne, Sutton Coldfield, Moseley, Dudley, Lichfield, Wolverhampton, Bromsgrove, and all the other accessible …

Explorer UK is a London based group offering guided walks across Britain's National Parks and areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We do days out from London walking through the pretty countryside of the South East as well as weekend trips further afield. Our walks are aimed at adults and often attract people in their 20s, 30s and 40s but there are no limits and all are welcome. You may wish to come as part of a group or with a friend however joining alone is also encouraged and a great way to m …

A lively and diverse walking group, open to all, started in January 2012, offering a range of walks, to suit everyone, in and around Lancashire, Greater Manchester and surrounding counties. Join us to enjoy some fresh air, great company and interesting places.

We are a group dedicated to ascending peaks and enjoying panoramic views. We organise hikes in the hills around the country and abroad - occasionally going away on several days hiking trips. For each day's hike we generally aim to achieve at least 1000ft in total accent and at least 12 miles distance. In the modest peaks in the south east this will mean linking several hills together which will sometimes lead to lengthier walks. On trips to the national parks we will endeavour to choose challeng …

Wiltshire Wanderers are a friendly welcoming young persons walking group that covers Wiltshire and the immediate surrounding counties, for people roughly between the ages of about 20 and 40 ish, though if you are over this age you will be welcome to walk with us. Wiltshire Wanderers is affiliated to the Ramblers Association, and as such members are insured and benefit from discounts at participating retailers. As a Ramblers group we would insist you become a Rambler Member - there's valuable dis …

A fun loving, adventurous and sociable group based in Hertfordshire,  organising social gatherings,  offering hiking and walking day trips, weekends away hiking and longer hiking trips to destinations both in the UK and all over the world. Our group aims at fun loving group mainly from 20 onwards and young at heart!. Our day hikes and weekend hiking events are well planned and are all easily accessible; so all you have to do is to turn up with your backpack and enjoy a fabulous hiking trip in th …

Hello! Do you like adventure, travel, challenging-but-fun activities, walking, the outdoors? We do! And we hope you'll join us on some of the many exciting meetups we are planning, and help build a community of like-minded, easy-going people who enjoy new experiences, exploring the world, meeting new people, making friends and having fun.

This group is for anyone interested in getting out and trying some climbing, mountaineering, scrambling and walking. Rosie and Jim Adventures run the trips offering organised and bespoke outdoor activity trips within the UK with qualified instructors and all technical kit. www.rosieandjimadventures.com Rosie and Jim Adventures Rosie and Jim Adventures Ltd Turnberry House, 1404-1410 High Road London, N20 9BH UK Company Number: 08246944

A group for all those camping enthusiasts whose friends and family have outgrown the fun of outdoors! The purpose of this group is to gather a bunch of folk together for outdoor fun several times a year, with a few socials in between. Weekends away, mixed with some gentle walking / hiking and a fair few rural pubs. This will not be a 'hardcore' outdoors group so a reasonable level of fitness and health is all that is needed. We will aim for all weekends away to be dog and child friendly so a tol …

About Us Oxford Escapes aims to be Oxford’s and Bucks most friendliest and relaxed walking and hiking group, delivering walks suitable for both experienced walkers and those new to walking in groups. Join Oxford escapes to discover, explore and do more. We deliver dynamic and fun walks, tours and holidays around Oxford, throughout the UK and at times further afield. Oxford is a wonderful town, but it is always enjoyable to escape from time to time, and if you live in Oxford, High Wycombe, Aylesb …

This group is dedicated to providing high-quality and exciting mountain and moorland trekking experiences. Events include: Challenging mountain treks, Wild camps and expeditions, Mountain skills courses, Rock and Gorge scrambles. These events are organised and run by Rosie and Jim Adventures Ltd. Safety is one of our highest priorites, and the group's events are run by professional, qualified, and insured instructors through. This allows for exciting events without compromising safety. Rosie a …

We are a small group who enjoy walking in Cuba. Our next Cuban adventure is scheduled to depart in April 2013. We still have 5 spaces left for this trip. We are looking for like-minded individuals to join us on our tour. Should you be interested in walking or trekking in general and discovering the music, history and culture of this fabulous island, we would be delighted to hear from you.

This is a walking group for people in their thirties and forties who enjoy the great outdoors and would like to meet some like minded people within that age range. Please come along and try a walk if you feel this could be a group to suit you. Walks of all varietys levels and distance. Midweek walks during the light nights and the odd social too.

Hi! This group has been created for those interested in exploring mountains and hills in the UK without being solely focused with rock climbing. Being based in Sheffield that would mean making the most of the Peak District and Wales with the odd trip further afield (e.g. Scotland/Europe). Examples would be scrambling(inc. being roped up), ridge walking, multi-pitch climbs, peak bagging, multi-day hikes. It would ideally suited to those with rock climbing experience (any level) and looking to tra …

This is a group for anyone and everyone interested in walking/talking and hiking! We aim to be a very friendly and sociable club and will try and arrange different walks to suit all skill levels, so everyone feels comfortable and welcome. We will arrange as many different and varied walks as we can to suit all abilities, and they will usually take place at different starting points in and around Weston the Mendips and sometimes further afield. As a previous club walker of many years and now fair …

This is a local North London-based group for anyone interested in a simple, yet exciting time outdoors. Activities will vary from relaxing walks, cycle routes, as well as more activities such as jogging, climbing, water sports, winter sports and multi-pub walks. This is an opportunity to discover a new hobby. Best of all, this is an opportunity to relax and meet other members in your own good time!

This group is for individuals interested in Yoga and Fitness Weekend and Week Retreats in the UK and International. All levels welcome. Retreats are filled with Yoga, Meditation, Fitness, Zumba, Music, Walking, Great healthy food, Massage, Reiki, Fun evenings, Excursions and Total Relaxation. Different Teachers on Retreats and Amazing locations.

We are a friendly walking group based in Barnet, North London. We organise day walks twice a month on Saturdays or Sundays, evening walks on weekdays throughout the Summer and walking weekends twice a month staying in Youth Hostels. We also have an indoor social programme on Tuesday evenings at Discovery Hall in East Barnet throughout the year. Our full programme of events can be found on our website at www.northlondonoutdoorgroup.org. You can try out the group by joining us on any day walk or e …

Are you passionate about walking and like to discover new places in the world. Then Norsk nordic walking is for you. I have been an nordic walking instructor for 6 year and have been travel around Europe doing walking trips. We see lovely places and learn a lot about other cultures while we walk around. Nordic walking let you walk for longer and helps to maintain a better posture and give you back strength. Feel good and join us for some lovely walks in Norway, Italy, Spain and London.

This meetup group has been set up for people to get fit , lose weight in a fun enjoyable way  by low level walking in the countryside by rivers and canals.

This group is for anyone interested in walking and hiking (all abilities welcome), local history, visiting castles, stately homes, Roman remains, historic working farms etc, and generally meeting like minded people. Can't wait to start exploring The Marches and surrounding areas with everyone. This link gives a good idea of what constitutes "The Marches" - I'm mainly thinking Powys, Shropshire and Herefordshire.  We won't be completely limited to these counties, but I would imagine that most of …

Hi, I'm looking to meet people who would be willing to share their knowledge of wild foods whilst taking a foraging walk or people who are new to this like me and willing to learn together